How to Adjust the Audio Settings on Nintendo Switch 2

How to adjust the audio settings on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, including audio output and audio input.

Complete these steps

  1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.

  2. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and select Audio.

The following options are available:

Audio Output

  • Audio Output Source: This can be set to Automatic or Console Speakers

  • TV Sound: When connected to a TV, this can be set to Automatic, Stereo, or 5.1 Channel Linear PCM. The information will save for up to 8 TVs

  • Console Speakers Virtual Surround: This can be toggled on or off

  • Headphone Virtual Surround: This can be toggled on or off

  • Mute When Headphones are Disconnected: This can be toggled on or off

  • Lower Maximum Headphone Volume: This can be toggled on or off

  • Switch 2 Pro Controller Audio Mode: This can be set to Stable or Low Latency to reduce audio lag when using headphones connected to a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller being used wirelessly

  • Test Output: A menu to test your audio output device

Audio Input

  • Input Microphone: This can be set to Automatic or Console Microphone

  • Microphone Noise Suppression: This can be toggled on or off

  • Microphone Input Volume: This can be adjusted for your input device's volume level

  • Test Microphone: A menu to test your microphone by recording input then playing the audio back